A firefighter has reportedly collapsed while battling a devastating fire outbreak at Kasoa High Tension in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The incident occurred as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which has destroyed more than 20 container shops and left several traders counting their losses. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, has caused significant concern among residents, traders and other people in the area as emergency responders continue efforts to bring the situation under control. Firefighter Collapses During Rescue Operation The reported collapse of the firefighter has added another worrying development…
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A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed more than 20 container shops at Kasoa High Tension in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, leaving several traders counting their losses after their goods and business investments were reduced to ashes. The incident, reported on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, is estimated to have caused losses running into millions of Ghana cedis. The affected traders now face the difficult task of rebuilding their businesses and restoring their sources of income. According to reports, the fire swept through the shops, destroying merchandise and other valuable items belonging to the business owners. The…
The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has resigned as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Juaben Constituency and withdrawn from the party’s upcoming constituency chairmanship elections, citing the need to focus on clearing his name over allegations of sexual abuse involving female students. In a letter dated October 20, 2026, and addressed to the NDC General Secretary, Abdulai said his resignation and withdrawal from the constituency elections took immediate effect. He explained that he intended to dedicate his time and resources to pursuing lawful means to defend himself against the allegations. “At…
The Achimota Circuit Court has struck out a defamation suit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, following its withdrawal. At the hearing on Tuesday, October 20, counsel for Mr Afenyo-Markin, led by Paa Kwesi Abaidoo, informed the court of the Minority Leader’s decision to discontinue the case after engagements between the parties. Counsel for Mr Adjei, Gideon Koku Abotsi, confirmed that the parties had held discussions towards resolving the matter. The presiding judge subsequently struck out the writ as withdrawn. Speaking after the proceedings, Mr…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to commence a nationwide meter audit exercise aimed at reducing commercial losses, improving revenue assurance and combating electricity theft. The exercise will cover all ECG operational areas and involve the inspection and verification of prepaid and postpaid meters, Special Load Tariff (SLT) installations and associated wiring. According to ECG, the exercise is intended to verify the integrity of metering systems and ensure accurate measurement and billing of electricity consumption. In a public announcement, the company said the notice serves as official notification of the exercise, adding that no further prior notices,…
More than 20 container shops have been destroyed by fire at Kasoa Hightension in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, with losses estimated at millions of Ghana cedis. The inferno has left several traders counting their losses after their shops and goods were reduced to ashes. Some victims and eyewitnesses told Adom News that they noticed smoke coming from one of the shops and immediately contacted the Kasoa Fire Service for assistance. They alleged, however, that fire officers informed them that their fire tender was out of service. The eyewitnesses said a subsequent call to the…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has highlighted progress in the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold sector, with exports reaching US$11.6 billion between January 1 and October 20, 2026. Speaking at the Mining in Motion Conference on Tuesday, October 20, Sammy Gyamfi said GoldBod had aggregated and exported 85.4 tonnes of ASM gold within the period, surpassing large-scale gold exports, which stood at 76 tonnes valued at US$11.1 billion. He said the performance reflected the growing contribution of the small-scale mining sector to Ghana’s foreign exchange earnings, adding that the Board remained…
The family of murdered mobile phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Dinero, is appealing to individuals who owe the deceased money to settle their debts as preparations for his funeral get underway. The appeal comes nearly a month after the 33-year-old’s partially burnt body was discovered at Community 18, near the Accra-Tema Motorway, on September 21, 2026, following days of uncertainty over his whereabouts. The family hopes that recovering the money owed to Dinero will help raise funds towards his funeral expenses as they prepare to lay him to rest. The appeal is also directed at people who…
Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has called on African countries to prioritise local participation, job creation and value addition in the mining sector. Delivering a speech at the 2026 African Minerals Policy Forum—Mining in Motion, Mr Gyamfi outlined GoldBod’s reforms and stressed the need for mineral sovereignty that delivers real economic benefits to citizens. Below is the full text of his address: KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE 2026 MINING IN MOTION – CEO OF GOLDBOD 5Download
Harold Duodu Norman, husband of Ghanaian fashion personality Nana Akua Addo, has reportedly been remanded for two weeks as the domestic violence case involving the couple takes a new turn. The development was made during their court session on Tuesday, October 20, amid growing public attention to allegations of abuse involving the couple. The court also granted Nana Akua Addo custody of their two daughters as arrangements are made to safeguard their welfare. Meanewhile, staff and supporters of Nana Akua Addo gathering at the premises of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), wearing T-shirts bearing her image and…